[Remote] Manager, Accounting

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Relay Graduate School of Education is an accredited not-for-profit institution of higher education serving thousands of educators across the country. The Manager, Accounting will focus on accounts receivable, revenue recognition, and cash management, ensuring strong financial management and accurate reporting to support the organization’s mission.ResponsibilitiesLiaise with Relay departments to foster an understanding of our accounting practices and facilitate the billing of invoices to be sent out to partnersProvide end-user support for ERP receivables and customer modules; troubleshoot issues, resolve Finance@ tickets, and train staff as neededReview contracts to determine service periods and revenue recognition timing; record receivables and revenue in accordance with GAAPSupport earned vs. deferred revenue tracking, including preparing year-end reclassification journal entriesManage cash operations by recording receivables, revenues, and payments from grants and miscellaneous sourcesInvestigate and resolve unexpected bank transactions to identify their source and purposeCommunicate with external partners and follow up on aged receivables to ensure collectabilityMaintain vendor records, including collecting and updating banking information in the accounting systemRecord and reconcile monthly health benefit expenses and provider refundsPerform monthly bank reconciliations across multiple cash and investment accountsMaintain and update balance sheet account reconciliations and supporting schedulesSupport month-end, quarterly, and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy of general ledger data and alignment with forecastsPrepare audit schedules and supporting documentation for the annual auditSupport ERP system upgrades, testing, and continuous improvements to enhance efficiency and user experienceAdditional duties and responsibilities as requiredSkillsBS in Accounting, required3-4 years experience working in nonprofit accounting, or related experience, with a strong desire to work in the not-for-profit and higher education sectorDemonstrated ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment independentlyStrong organizational and communication skills, with experience providing responsive, service-oriented support to stakeholdersProven problem-solving and analytical skills, including identifying root causes and implementing process improvementsEvidence of a high level of accuracy and attention to detail in financial data and reportingDemonstrated mid-proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot tables and related analysis)CPA license or progress towards CPABenefitsHealth insurance benefitsDisability and life insuranceRetirement planProfessional developmentGym reimbursementAdoption assistancePaid time off (PTO)Parental leaveCompany OverviewRelay Graduate School of Education (Relay) is a national, accredited, nonprofit institution of higher education whose mission is to teach teachers and school leaders to develop in all students the academic skills and strength of character needed to succeed in college and life. It was founded in 2011, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://www.relay.edu.